UnaliWear

Unaliwear is extending independence with dignity; they created a wearable medical alert device that comes in watch form. Unlike its clunky counterparts, the Kanega Watch is life siftey device that has voice-activated help and automatic fall detection without nightly charging, which ensures 24/7 protection.

Investment Details

Portfolia Fund

Funding Round

Series A

Milestones

Funded in 2015 and 2016

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About the Founder

Jean Anne Booth

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Jean Anne Booth is the founder and CEO of Unaliwear, a company that developed a discreet, voice-activated medical alert smartwatch designed for more vulnerable populations. Before founding Unaliwear, she utilized her background as an electrical engineer and launched multiple succesful semiconductor companies.

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CEO of Watermark and Former Editor-in-Chief of More Magazine, Connecticut

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Healthcare Executive, Houston, TX

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Fellow, Yale School of Management, Boston, MA